Preventing problems

Unfortunately, like many complicated pieces of software, ZBrush occasionally…saves models with bugs in the code that cause problems later on.…There is ways of both preventing and repairing these errors.…Let's open the DemoSoldier and expand the Subtool and Geometry sub-palettes.…There are two main practices that you should always get in the habit of doing.…One is to save your models on the lowest subdivision level.…This makes it easier for ZBrush to save and reopen, since all the fine detail…doesn't have to move in and out of memory at once.…

The way to do this easily is in the Subtool sub-palette.…Click the All Low button.…This drops all the subdivision levels of all the subtools to the lowest level in one click.…The second habit is to save your work often and with sequential version numbers.…This means that every time you save you should make a new file with a…new version number.…So go up to File and Save As, and now you could call it DemoSoldier2, and then…the next time you save, DemoSoldier3, and so on and so forth.…

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5/7/2015

Released

4/8/2011

In ZBrush 4 Essential Training, Ryan Kittleson introduces ZBrush to artists making a transition from another sculpting program or who may just need some help with the finer points of this powerful digital arts package. The course covers the most popular tools and techniques for digital painting and sculpting in ZBrush, and explains how to export the models and texture maps to other programs for use in games, film, fine art, or 3D printing. The course also highlights the new features in ZBrush 4, such as ShadowBox, clip brushes, and LightBox. Exercise files are included with the course.

Topics include:

Navigating the canvas

Using perspective and floor

Creating a mesh with a ZSketch

Extracting from an existing mesh

Managing subdivision levels

Working with alphas

Masking off parts of a model

Using deformation

Using subtools

Deforming with Transpose

Painting and texturing

Creating UV maps

Skill Level Beginner

2h 58m

Duration

1,100,829

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Q: This course was updated on 05/07/2015. What changed?

A: There is one new movie covering the update for ZBrush 4R7, and a new conclusion.